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Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Yamal stars as Mbappe, Konate suffer injuries

Lamine Yamal has scored three times for Spain while Real Madrid duo Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate have returned early with knee injuries.

By Naim Beneddra · Sports Mole

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 3:30 PM

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Lamine Yamal starred with three goals for Spain while Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate suffered knee injuries.
Mbappe and Konate are not expected to face lengthy absences and could play against Villarreal on October 10.
Yamal scored once against England in a 3-2 win and twice against Croatia in a 4-1 victory.

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Barcelona and Real Madrid have experienced contrasting fortunes during the international break, highlighted by Lamine Yamal scoring three goals for Spain while Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate sustained knee injuries with France. Yamal netted in a 3-2 victory over England and struck twice in a 4-1 win over Croatia, leading a productive contingent of Barcelona players.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho faced fitness setbacks after Konate was hurt in training and Mbappe suffered a hyperextended left knee capsule against Turkey. However, both French internationals could return for Madrid's upcoming fixture against Villarreal, while Barcelona monitor injuries to Eric Garcia and Raphinha.

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